How to pronounce anchorman
Say it like ANG-ker-man. Anchorman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- ker
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchorman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of anchorman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-kuh-man.
What does anchorman mean?
- The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
- The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
- The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.
Where does anchorman come from?
From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.
Questions about saying anchorman
How do you pronounce anchorman?
Say ANG-ker-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkɚˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkəˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchorman?
Anchorman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · ker · man.
Is anchorman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæŋkəˌmæn/ (ANG-kuh-man).